Selwyn Times: December 19, 2017

More documents

Recommendations

Info

2 Wednesday December 20 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk IT’S HARD to believe another year has just about whizzed by. It’s been another 12 months of change – particularly in the media game as the big overseas-owned media groups grapple over how to deliver the news to its consumers, and still stay in business. But the Selwyn Times rolls on, providing good local news and advertising to readers who, in spite of what the big boys might say, still enjoy the feel and touch of a newspaper. But best of all it’s local, and that’s something the Selwyn Times has been doing for a long time. So have a very merry, safe and enjoyable Christmas, and of course a Happy New Year! – Barry Clarke get in touch GENERAL ENQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi news Get ready to pay more at the pool The cost of a swim at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre is going up. Casual, family, swim school and membership fees will all increase across the board. Page 7 schools Darfield High’s best and brightest See who the school’s top students were this year, including the dux, proxime accessit and other award-winners. Page 15-17 community events SELWYN TIMES Lincoln Christmas Twilight Market Go along to this special festive market on Thursday to get those last minute gifts for family and friends. NEWS Georgia O’Connor-Harding Ph: 364 7438 georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Lynette Evans Ph: 364 7434 lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi Page 36 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 18,355 homes, RDs and farms every Wednesday Ladbrooks, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Prebbleton, Halswell, Rolleston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Kirwee, Arthur’s Pass. 15% OFF All Ladies Fashion 2 McMillan St, Darfield Ph. 03 318 8734 Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9.30am-12.30pm PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS AND SUBDIVISIONS CONTACT: ROLLESTON LAW Richard Gray - rcg@meareswilliams.co.nz Anita Molloy-Roberts - am@meareswilliams.co.nz Kate Warren - kcw@meareswilliams.co.nz A: 78A Rolleston Drive, Rolleston T: (03) 374 2547 W: www.meareswilliams.co.nz Have a Falcon Great Holiday! We’re closed for the break and wish you the best for the summer holidays. If you’re keen on any sections drop us a line and we’ll get back to you, we’ll be checking. Or visit the Falcon’s Landing sales office, 17 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston, when we open again on Sunday 14 January. Email enquiries@yoursection.nz
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday December 20 2017 3 News Petition fails to stop bank closure • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding Linda Carville AN 1100-PLUS petition has failed to stop the closure of Westpac’s Lincoln branch. Bank officers union, First Union, circulated the petition throughout the township to try and convince Westpac the branch needed to stay open. But the bank last week announced it would close, alongside the New Brighton and Sydenham branches. The Lincoln branch will close in February. Staff will be transferred to other branches. Union southern region secretary Paul Watson said it was an “outrage” Westpac had not allowed more time for consultation. The union was still circulating the petition in the community. Mr Watson said it was dissatisfied and unhappy with Westpac’s decision not to extend its consultation period. “If they pride themselves on being good corporate citizens, then any decent organisation would do the right thing, before See your Orthodontist in Rolleston Orthodontist Phil Murfitt is now based at the new Rolleston Dental Centre, Tennyson Street, opposite Rolleston School. Appointments/enquiries: (03) 375 4418 phil@pgmortho.co.nz www.pgmortho.co.nz Pack a it ’ s Picnic, Island Time! COMMUNITY VOICE: Linda Carville was one of 1100 to sign a petition opposing the closure of the Westpac Lincoln branch. they made any decisions to make the closure, to talk to the community first,” he said. Lincoln resident Linda Carville, who helped circulate the petition agrees: “They haven’t given people the opportunity to express their feelings about it or meet with them and I think that is very poor,” she said. First Union unsuccessfully tried to get Westpac to extend its consultation until mid-March to give the public a better opportunity to give feedback, Mr Watson said. Merry Christmas from the Rock & Quartz team! Check out our Macarena Reindeer Dance on Facebook! CHRISTMAS HOURS The Rock: Closed 25 Dec Quartz: Closed 25-27 Dec, 1-2 Jan* * Quartz Menu available in The Rock Discover walking tracks, native birds, penguins, the swimming beach and shipwrecks, all on the island that’s only 15 minutes from Christchurch! Start Exploring Otamahua/Quail Island today! Westpac spokeswoman Heather Shiels did not answer Selwyn Times’ question on why it would not extend its consultation with the public until March. Mrs Carville said Westpac was doing the community a “real disservice.” She will now change banks. The petition was a way of letting Westpac know the feeling in the community. Selwyn MP Amy Adams said it is a disappointing and shortsighted decision. “It leaves my entire electorate without a full service Westpac branch despite it being one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand,” she said. Mayor Sam Broughton said the closure was “disappointing” for the Lincoln area. Ms Shiels said there were plans to retain the ATM in Lincoln as well as donate a tablet or computer for use by the community for internet banking. Westpac will use digital ambassadors to work alongside community groups and help those needing help with alternative ways of banking, she said. Ms Shiels said the decision to close branches in Canterbury was because of population shifts after the earthquakes and the increase in online transactions. However, Lincoln’s population has increased significantly since the earthquakes and is projected to grow to 9190 by 2025. Ms Shiels told Selwyn Times last month, while the bank was aware of the township’s population increase, “from a branch point-of-view it has just become very quiet” •HAVE YOUR SAY: What do you think about Westpac closing its branch in Lincoln? Email your views to georgia. oconnor@starmedia.kiwi water sense Help Selwyn get through the dry season with enough water for everyone Top tips for using your water sense: ∙ Consider letting your lawns go brown, or water overnight (9pm–6am) to avoid evaporation during the day. ∙ Avoid unnecessary water use during peak demand times (6am–9am and 4pm–9pm) to help maintain water pressure for everyone. ∙ Use a watering can or hand-held hose instead of a sprinkler and avoid watering in hot or windy conditions. Thank you for doing your bit to help conserve the district’s water supply. Local News Now In Brief Fire rages, homes at risk WEEKEND BLAZES Firefighters dealt with three small grass fires in Selwyn at the weekend. Rolleston firefighters quickly extinguished a small grass fire in a paddock on Jones Rd at about 12.40pm on Saturday. At about 5pm, firefighters from Dunsandel and Burnham battled a 100m x 5m grass fire on the side of Norwood Rd, Burnham. On Sunday, crews from Rakaia and Southbridge extinguished a small fire, about 10m x 5m, on the side of State Highway 1 near the Rakaia Bridge. The district is in a restricted fire season, requiring permits for any open fires. VEHICLE CHECKS Police will be checking to make sure karts, motor-cycles and other vehicles being used in public spaces over summer have a warrant of fitness and registration. Users will also be checked to ensure they have appropriate safety gear. Constable Herb Inwood said popular spots around the district, such as Coes Ford, will start filling up soon with campers. “We want those who are going to use those vehicles to make sure they are legal,” he said. 0800 436 574 www.blackcat.co.nz DEPARTS: LYTTELTON QUAIL ISLAND Oct – Apr 10.20am 3.30pm Dec – Feb 10.20am & 12.20pm 12.30pm & 3.30pm FARE: adult $30 child $15 return CRUISES LYTTELTON & AKAROA For advice on water use see www.selwyn.govt.nz/watering
Page 1: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 Locall
Page 5 and 6: SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch ne
Page 19 and 20: 2 SELWYN TIMES [Edition datE] Lates
Page 29 and 30: Milk processor opens get ready for
Page 31 and 32: [Edition datE] SELWYN TIMES Latest
Page 39 and 40: ISSN 2423-0219 SELWYN TIMES Latest
Page 41: SCG1029_FC Christmas sale % 75 % OF
Page 45: ONLY $ 269 99 RUGGED & WATERPROOF g
Page 49 and 50: PUBLiSHeD eVeRY WeDneSDAY Week comm
Page 51 and 52: 3 For Sale Leeston 81 Manse Road 72
Page 53 and 54:
5
Page 55 and 56:
7
Page 57 and 58:
9
Page 59 and 60:
11 New Zealand’s leading rural re
Page 61 and 62:
Competitive pricing from $1498 per
Page 63 and 64:
2 A Christchurch Star Company Commu
show all

Selwyn Times: December 19, 2017

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?